1. The Conquests Ash-Shaam فتوح الشام

2. Did Islam spread by the Sword? Islamic Facts: No compulsion in ReligionIslamic Facts: No compulsion in Religion Historical Facts: Protection of other religions under Islamic rule. Historical documents and treaties.Historical Facts: Protection of other religions under Islamic rule. Historical documents and treaties. Common Sense Facts: Largest Muslim population in countries not conquered militarily.Common Sense Facts: Largest Muslim population in countries not conquered militarily.

3. Why ? Byzantines and Persians attacked Muslims since early phases of Islam Killed those who chose Islam freely. (Farwa bin Amr Al-Juthami Governor of Ma’an) It is an obligation upon the Muslim state to secure delivery of the message to all and guarantee free choice for those willing to accept Islam.

4. Abou Bakr First army: Khalid bin Sa’id bin Al-A’as to Taima’a خالد بن سعيد بن العاص إلى تيماء Two battles: one with Byzantine allies and another with Byzantines. Asked Abou Bakr for help

5. Abou Bakr Four Armies: –Amr bin Al-A’as to Palestine –Shurahbil bin Hasana to Jordan –Yazid bin Abou Sufian to Balka’ (South Syria) –Abou Ubayda bin Al-Jarah to Hims

6. Damascus Ajnadine Jerusalem Hims Ludd Aleppo Qinnasrin Persia Byzantuim

7. Damascus Ajnadine Jerusalem Hims Ludd Aleppo Qinnasrin Abu Ubaydah Yazid Shurahbil Amr Persia Byzantuim

8. Damascus Ajnadine Jerusalem Hims Ludd Aleppo Qinnasrin Abu Ubaydah Yazid Shurahbil Amr Khalid Persia Byzantuim

9. Damascus Ajnadine Jerusalem Ludd Aleppo Qinnasrin Persia Byzantuim Hims

10. Damascus Ajnadine Jerusalem Ludd Aleppo Qinnasrin Persia Byzantuim Hims

11. Damascus Ajnadine Jerusalem Ludd Aleppo Qinnasrin Persia Byzantuim Hims

12. Damascus Ajnadine Jerusalem Ludd Aleppo Qinnasrin Persia Byzantuim Hims

13. Damascus Ajnadine Jerusalem Ludd Aleppo Qinnasrin Persia Byzantuim Hims Yarmouk

14. Damascus Ajnadine Jerusalem Ludd Aleppo Qinnasrin Persia Byzantuim Hims Yarmouk

15. Damascus Ajnadine Jerusalem Ludd Aleppo Qinnasrin Persia Byzantuim Hims Yarmouk

16. Damascus Ajnadine Jerusalem Ludd Aleppo Qinnasrin Persia Byzantuim Hims Yarmouk

17. Ajnadine Jerusalem Ludd Aleppo Qinnasrin Persia Byzantuim Yarmouk Damascus Hims 13 th Hijra 635 AD Fihl

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19. Fihl Damascus Hims

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22. Fihl Damascus Hims 14 th Hijra 636 AD

23. Fihl Damascus Hims

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25. Fihl Damascus Hims

26. Fihl Damascus Hims 14 th Hijra 636 AD

27. Damascus Hims 14 th Hijra 636 AD Fihl Khalid and Abou Ubayda Shurahbil Amr

28. Damascus Hims 14 th Hijra 636 AD Fihl Khalid and Abou Ubayda Shurahbil Amr Jerusalem Ludd Ajnadine

29. Damascus Hims Fihl Khalid and Abou Ubayda Yazid

30. Damascus Hims Fihl Khalid and Abou Ubayda Yazid

31. Damascus Hims Fihl Khalid and Abou Ubayda Yazid Tozra

32. Damascus Hims Fihl Khalid and Abou Ubayda Yazid Tozra

33. Damascus Hims Fihl Khalid and Abou Ubayda Yazid Tozra

34. Damascus Hims Fihl Khalid and Abou Ubayda Yazid Tozra

35. Damascus Hims Fihl Khalid and Abou Ubayda Yazid Tozra

36. Damascus Hims Fihl Abou Ubayda Yazid Tozra Khalid

37. Damascus Hims Fihl Abou Ubayda Yazid Tozra Khalid

38. Damascus Hims Fihl Abou Ubayda Yazid Tozra Khalid

39. Damascus Hims Fihl Abou Ubayda Yazid Khalid

40. Damascus Hims Fihl Abou Ubayda Yazid Khalid

41. Damascus Hims Fihl Abou Ubayda Yazid Khalid

42. Damascus Hims Fihl Abou Ubayda Yazid Khalid

43. Damascus Hims Fihl Abou Ubayda Yazid Khalid

44. Damascus Hims Fihl Abou Ubayda Yazid Khalid

45. Damascus Hims Fihl 15 th Hijra 637 AD

46. Fihl Damascus Hims 15 th Hijra 637 AD Khalid Qinnasrin

47. Fihl Damascus Hims 15 th Hijra 637 AD Khalid Qinnasrin

48. Fihl Damascus Hims 15 th Hijra 637 AD Khalid Qinnasrin Aleppo

49. Fihl Damascus Hims 15 th Hijra 637 AD Khalid Qinnasrin Aleppo